Head-to-head · Game Playtime Trackers
PlayCounter vs Pyroblast
PlayCounter leads on 0 checks, Pyroblast on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePlayCounter · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPlayCounter · 1 of 2
PlayCounter scores higher on our rubric for game playtime trackers: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
PlayCounter is the better fit for windows users tracking games across launchers. Pyroblast is the better fit for free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking.
- PlayCounter fits best
Windows users tracking games across launchers
- Pyroblast fits best
Free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | PlayCounter 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Pyroblast 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Game Playtime Trackers | #3 in Game Playtime Trackers |
| Best for | Windows users tracking games across launchers | Free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows | Web |
| Support | Community | Email, Community |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features PlayCounter 1/2 · Pyroblast 0/2 | ||
| Mobile app | — | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Tracking mode | Automatic | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Steam; Xbox; PC Game Pass; Epic; GOG; EA; Ubisoft; Battle.net; itch.io; standalone installations; DOSBox; Dolphin | Not checked yet |
| History retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data export | Multiple | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | PlayCounter is a free, open-source Windows desktop application for people who want one playtime record across multiple PC game sources. It automatically records sessions by observing running processes, without requiring special launch… Read the review → |
Pyroblast is a free, web-based game tracking service for individual gamers who want one profile for playtime, sessions, achievements, trophies, and completion progress. It connects Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and selected additional gaming… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PlayCounter — where it wins
- Tracks sessions automatically across major PC launchers and standalone games
- Imports Steam and Xbox playtime and supports manual corrections
- Includes searchable history, statistics, backups, overlays and launch actions
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only, with no mobile app
- Game matching uses online lookups while history is stored locally
- Launcher history coverage centers on Steam and Xbox imports
Pyroblast — where it wins
- Combines Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox profiles in one account
- Automatically logs sessions and breaks playtime down by day, week, and lifetime
- Adds achievement statistics, streaks, rarity pages, and leaderboards
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access means there is no mobile or desktop app
- Platform coverage differs between core tracking and achievement pages
- Leaderboards and public profiles may not suit private-first players
- PlayCounter9.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Windows tracker with broad launcher coverage and local history.
Visit PlayCounterFull verdict → - Pyroblast8.8/10 · Free plan
A free web tracker that unifies playtime, achievements, and profiles across major platforms.
Visit PyroblastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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